IDAPA 39.02.02
Those in the business of selling, exchanging or soliciting the sale or display of five or more vehicles or vessels in any one calendar year.
The rule establishes the requirements for issuing vehicle and vessel dealer licenses. Provides when an individual must be a licensed dealer to sell or exchange vehicles or vessels and outlines the process for a salesperson to be licensed.
This rule addresses off-premise sales activities and conditions that the dealership must meet for approval.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Motor Vehicles -
Dealers and Salesman Licensing:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
3311 West State Street
Phone: (208) 334-8000
itd.idaho.gov
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
39.02.02 – Rules Governing Vehicle and Vessel Dealer License Requirements – Motor Vehicles
000. Legal Authority. ... 3
001. Scope. ... 3
002. -- 099. (Reserved) ... 3
100. Dealer License Requirements. ... 3
101. Salesperson License. ... 3
102. -- 299. (Reserved) ... 3
300. Request For Refund Of Dealer Or Salesperson Licensing Fees. ... 3
301. Refund Of Dealer Thirty Day Temporary Permits, License Plates, And Validation Sticker Fees. ... 3
302. -- 999. (Reserved) ... 4
Sections 49-1602, and 49-1606(7), Idaho Code.
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This rule clarifies the requirements for the issuance of dealer licenses and specifies other provisions for licenses and fees.
A dealer license is needed in the following situations:
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01. Seller Not Titled Owner. Selling or exchanging; or
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02. Maximum Sales. Selling, or exchanging, or soliciting the sale of five (5) or more vehicles or vessels in any one (1) calendar year even though titled in seller's name; or
03. Display for Sale. Displaying for sale or exchange, five (5) or more vehicles or vessels at any one (1) time even though titled in the displayer's name; or
04. Displaying Vehicles or Vessels. Displaying vehicles or vessels for sale, exchange or consign on property not legally controlled by the owner of the vehicle or vessel.
Dealers will not allow a person to act as a salesperson in their behalf unless such person holds a valid salesperson license containing a current photograph of the salesperson, and the date of expiration of the salesperson's license.
01. Temporary Salesperson. A new or transferring salesperson may act as a temporary salesperson for a sponsoring dealer for a period, not to exceed sixty (60) days, if the person submits an application with the appropriate fee.
02. Temporary Salesperson Sales Authorization. A copy of the application must be carried by the temporary salesperson as authorization to act as a salesperson.
The Department will only process requests for refunds of licensing fees if:
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01. Application Denial. The application is denied prior to the issuance of a temporary license.
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02. Prior to License Issuance. The applicant requests a refund prior to the issuance of a license.
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03. Prior to Renewal Issuance. The licensee pays a renewal license fee and then requests a refund prior to the issuance of the renewed license.
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04. Over-Payment. The applicant over-pays the fees needed.
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The Department will process requests for refunds if:
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01. Unused Permits. The thirty (30) day temporary permits are returned unused by a dealership that is going out of business.
02. Plates Not Ordered. The dealer license plates have not been ordered through the plate manufacturer.
03. Validation Stickers Unused. The dealer validation stickers have not been applied to the dealer’s license plates. (4-6-23)
302. -- 999. (RESERVED)